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Afghanistan Trembles: 4.1 Quake Strikes
4 Dec
Summary
- A 4.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in Afghanistan on December 4, 2025.
- The seismic event registered at a depth of 140 kilometers.
- Afghanistan is prone to earthquakes due to its location on active fault lines.
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake jolted Afghanistan in the early morning of December 4, 2025. The National Center for Seismology reported the event, which occurred at a significant depth of 140 kilometers. This seismic activity follows a 4.4 magnitude earthquake that also struck the nation earlier in the week.
The Hindu Kush Mountain range is known for its geological instability, leading to annual seismic events. Afghanistan's location astride numerous fault lines, particularly between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, makes it a region with high seismic vulnerability. This geological setting is the root cause of frequent tremors.
These recurring earthquakes exacerbate the challenges faced by vulnerable communities already struggling with conflict and underdevelopment. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs notes that such disasters, alongside flooding and landslides, leave the population with diminished resilience to cope with multiple crises.
